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Psychological Concepts and Theories Quiz

#1

Who is best known for his hierarchy of needs theory?

Abraham Maslow
Explanation

Hierarchy of human needs.

#2

Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences?

Howard Gardner
Explanation

Theory of diverse intelligences.

#3

Who developed the concept of classical conditioning?

Ivan Pavlov
Explanation

Association of stimuli.

#4

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of the 'unconscious mind'?

Sigmund Freud
Explanation

Role of unconscious in behavior.

#5

Who proposed the theory of operant conditioning?

B. F. Skinner
Explanation

Rewards and punishments.

#6

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others?

Projection
Explanation

Attributing internal feelings to others.

#7

Which psychological concept refers to the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?

Confirmation bias
Explanation

Preferring information that confirms beliefs.

#8

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals tend to conform to the majority opinion, even if they privately disagree?

Conformity
Explanation

Following majority opinion.

#9

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone?

Social loafing
Explanation

Reduced effort in groups.

#10

According to Erik Erikson, what is the developmental stage that occurs during adolescence and is focused on identity vs. role confusion?

Identity vs. role confusion
Explanation

Stage of self-identity formation.

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